Driving test

Tell me how you’d check that the brakes are working before starting a journey?

• Check the air pressure in the tires
• Test the radio volume
• Press the brake pedal to check if it feels firm and responsive, and listen for any unusual noises when applying the brakes.
• Look at the windshield wipers

How do you check if the engine has sufficient oil?

• Smell the engine

• Count the number of spark plugs

• Check the tire pressure

• Check the oil level using the dipstick

How would you check that the headlight and tail light are working?

• Check the oil level

• Smell for any burning odor

• Listen for a beeping sound

• Turn on the vehicle's lights and visually inspect the front and rear of the vehicle to ensure that both the headlight and tail light are illuminated.

How would you switch on the rear fog light and explain when you would use them?

• Press the brake pedal to activate the rear fog light. Rear fog lights are used to indicate that the driver is lost.

• Turn on the high beam headlights to activate the rear fog light. Rear fog lights are used to blind other drivers at night.

• Activate the rear fog light by honking the horn. Rear fog lights are used to signal that the driver is angry.

• Locate the fog light switch on the dashboard and turn it on. Rear fog lights are used in low visibility conditions such as fog, heavy rain, or snow to make the vehicle more visible to other drivers.

How would you know if there was a problem with ABS?

• The windshield wipers stop working
• ABS warning light stays on
• The radio stops working
• The air conditioning stops working

How would you check the tires to ensure that they have sufficient tread depth and that their general condition is safe to use on the road?

• Ask a friend to drive behind you and check the tires

• Use a tread depth gauge or the penny test to check tread depth, and inspect for signs of damage or wear.

• Kick the tires to see if they feel firm

• Use a ruler to measure the tire pressure

How would you check if the direction indicators are working?

• Turn on the hazard lights and check if all the indicators are working properly.

• Turn on the air conditioning and see if it's working

• Open the windows and listen for any strange noises

• Check the radio volume

How would you check that the windshield wipers are working properly?

• Turn on the windshield wipers and see if they move across the windshield smoothly and clear the water effectively

• Check the tire pressure

• Smell the engine

• Press the brake pedal to see if it feels firm

How would you check that the power steering is working before starting a journey?

• Turn on the radio and listen for any strange noises

• Start the engine and try to turn the steering wheel, it should move easily

• Check the oil level

• Press the brake pedal to see if it feels firm

How would you know if there was a problem with your car's battery?

• The car doesn't start

• The radio stops working

• The windshield wipers stop working

• The air conditioning stops working